He is a high-quality blue-collar center who has been in the league for 17 years, looking back on his career

In the 1998 NBA Draft, Nazl Mohammed, a junior insider from the University of Kentucky, was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 29th pick in the first round. The Utah Jazz then traded Nazl Mohammed to the Philadelphia 76ers and received the first round pick in 1999. Before the start of the new season, the Philadelphia 76ers announced that they had officially signed Nazl Mohammed with a three-year, $1.97 million rookie contract. Since then, Nazl Mohammed has started his NBA career.

In the 1998-1999 season, Nazl Mohammed, who had just entered the league, did not get the weight of the 76ers coaching staff, and could only play as Matt Geiger's second substitute, and usually only played in games with the score. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played 26 regular season games for the 76ers, all of which played as a substitute, averaged 1.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game. The 76ers ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference with 28 wins and 22 losses. He defeated the Orlando Magic 3-1 in the first round, and was swept out by the Indiana Pacers 0-4 in the semi-finals. In the 1999-2000 season, Nazl Mohammed played as Theolatliff's second substitute and usually only played in games with the winners and losses. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played 28 regular season games for the 76ers, including 3 starts, averaging 1.9 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. The 76ers ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference with 49 wins and 33 losses, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 3-1 in the first round, losing 2-4 to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and missed the Eastern Conference finals.

In the 2000-2001 season, Nazl Mohammed still played as the team's second substitute center. His average playing time has not changed significantly compared to last season. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played 30 regular season games for the 76ers, including 3 starts, and averaged 3.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. In the middle of the season, the 76ers management chose to trade Nazl Mohammed.

On February 22, 2001, the Philadelphia 76ers traded Nazl Mohammed, Theo Ratliff, Tony Kukocchi, and Pepe Sanchez to the Atlanta Hawks, and won Deakinbe Mutombo and Rosho McLeod. After Nazl Mohammed, who was in the 76ers era, came to the Hawks, Nazl Mohammed became the team's starting center. His average playing time and various data have greatly improved. His average score and rebounds per game reached a career highest. This season, Nazl Mohammed played 28 regular season games for the Hawks, including 19 starts, and averaged 12.3 points, 9 rebounds and 1 block per game. The Hawks ranked third from the bottom in the East with 25 wins and 57 losses.

On July 19, 2001, the Atlanta Hawks announced that they would officially renew their contract with Nazl Mohammed with a five-year contract of $25.27 million, with the last year of the contract being the player option.

In the 2001-2002 season, Nazl Mohamed played as the team's starting center. His average score was fourth in the team and his average rebounds per game ranked second in the team. This is also the season with the most starts in his career. In that season, Nazl Mohamed played 82 regular season games for the Hawks, including 73 starts, and averaged 9.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. The Hawks ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference with 33 wins and 49 losses, missing the playoffs.

In the 2002-2003 season, Nazl Mohamed played as the substitute of Theolatliff, and his average playing time was significantly lower than last season. In that season, Nazl Mohamed played 35 regular season games for the Hawks, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 4.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. The Hawks ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference with 35 wins and 47 losses, and missed the playoffs.

In the 2003-2004 season, Nazl Mohamed still played as the team's substitute inside. In that season, Nazl Mohamed played 53 regular season games for the Hawks, one of which started, averaged 6.5 points and 5 rebounds per game. In the middle of the season, the Hawks management chose to trade Nazl Mohamed.

On February 15, 2004, the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks completed a three-party transaction. The Hawks got the second round pick from Mitchell Dulek, Yoll Prizebila and the 2005 Knicks; the Bucks got Kees van Horn; the Knicks got Nazl Mohammed and Tim Thomas.

After coming to the Knicks, Nazl Mohamed became the team's starting center, and he ranked first in the team with rebounds per game. This season, Nazl Mohamed played 27 regular season games for the Knicks, including 23 starts, and averaged 9.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. The Knicks ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with 39 wins and 43 losses. He was swept out by the New Jersey Nets 0-4 in the first round.

In the 2004-2005 season, Nazl Mohamed played as the team's starting center and became one of the team's most important inside players. In that season, Nazl Mohamed represented the Knicks in 54 regular season games, all starting, averaged 28.1 minutes per game and contributed 10.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. In the middle of the season, the Knicks management chose to trade Nazl Mohamed.

On February 24, 2005, the New York Knicks traded Nazl Mohammed and Jamison Brewer to the San Antonio Spurs, and won Marik Ross and 2 future first round signings..

Nazl Mohamed during the Spurs period

, after coming to the Spurs, Nazl Mohamed played as a substitute for Rasunestrovic. Although his average playing time is lower than Nestrovic, he averaged averaging points ahead of Nestrovic. This season, Nazl Mohamed played 23 regular season games for the Spurs, including 5 starts and 1 per game. In the 8 minutes, the Spurs ranked second in the West with 59 wins and 23 losses, and defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-1 in the first round, defeated the Seattle Supersonics 4-2 in the Western Conference semi-finals, defeated the Phoenix Suns 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, defeated the Phoenix Suns 4-1 in the finals, and won the Detroit Pistons 4-3 in the finals, won the third championship trophy in team history, and Nazl Mohammed also won the first championship in his career.

In the 2005-2006 season, Nazl Mohamed still played as a substitute for Rasunestrovic. Later in the season, he gradually replaced Rasunestrovic as the team's starting center. In that season, Nazl Mohamed played 80 regular season games for the Spurs, including 30 starts, and averaged 6.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. The Spurs ranked first in the Western Conference with 63 wins and 19 losses. They defeated the Sacramento Kings 4-2 in the first round, and lost to the Dallas Mavericks 3-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

On July 19, 2006, the Detroit Pistons announced that they would sign Nazl Mohammed with a five-year contract of $30.24 million, of which the last year of the contract was the team's option.

In the 2006-2007 season, Nazl Mohamed played as the team's starting center. In the middle of the season, Nazl Mohamed became the substitute center because Chris Weber joined the team. In that season, Nazl Mohamed played 51 regular season games for the Pistons, including 33 starts, averaging 5.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. The Pistons ranked first in the Eastern Conference with 53 wins and 29 losses. They swept the Orlando Magic 4-0 in the first round, defeated the Chicago Bulls 4-2 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, and lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference finals and missed the finals. In the 2007-2008 season, Nazl Mohammed played as a substitute for Antonio McDys. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played 21 regular season games for the Pistons, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 10.9 minutes per game. In the mid-season, the Pistons management chose to trade Nazl Mohammed.

On December 14, 2007, the Detroit Pistons traded Nazl Mohammed to the Charlotte Bobcats, winning Walter Hermann and Primoz Brezek.

After coming to the Bobcats, Nazl Mohamed played as the team's substitute inside. In the late season, he gradually became the team's starting inside. In that season, Nazl Mohamed played 61 regular season games for the Bobcats, including 29 starts, averaging 23.3 minutes per game, contributing 9.3 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists. The Bobcats ranked fourth from the bottom in the Eastern Conference with 32 wins and 50 losses.

In the 2008-2009 season, as Boris Dior joined the team, Nazl Mohamed once again became the team's substitute inside. In that season, Nazl Mohamed played 39 regular season games for the Bobcats, one of which started, averaged 2.7 points and 2 rebounds per game. The Bobcats ranked tenth in the Eastern Conference with 35 wins and 47 losses, and missed the playoffs. In the 2009-2010 season, Nazl Mohammed played as the team's substitute inside. In the middle of the season, due to the injury troubles of starting center Tyson Chandler, Nazl Mohammed got the opportunity to start. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played 58 regular season games for the Bobcats, including 29 starts, and averaged 7.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per 17 minutes. The Bobcats ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with 44 wins and 38 losses. This is the first time that the Charlotte Bobcats have entered the playoffs in history. However, in the first round of the playoffs, the Bobcats were swept out by the Orlando Magic 0-4.

On February 11, 2010, the Bobcats challenged the Timberwolves away. Nazl Mohamed started for 40 minutes in the whole game, made 9 of 14 shots, made 3 of 4 free throws, contributed 21 points, 20 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block, helping the Bobcats defeated the Timberwolves 93-92. This is the first time Nazl Mohamed has won a double 20+ in his career.

In the 2010-2011 season, Nazl Mohamed played as a substitute for Kwame Brown and got the opportunity to start in the game where Kwame Brown was absent. In that season, Nazl Mohamed played 51 regular season games for the Bobcats, including 30 starts, and averaged 7.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. In the middle of the season, the Bobcats management chose to trade Nazl Mohamed.

On February 25, 2011, the Charlotte Bobcats traded Nazl Mohammed to the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning DJ White and Morris Peterson.

Nazl Mohammed in the Thunder period

After coming to the Thunder, Nazl Mohammed played as the team's starting center. After Kendrick Perkins joined the team, he became the team's substitute center. This season, Nazl Mohammed played 24 regular season games for the Thunder, including 7 starts, averaging 17.9 minutes per game, and contributed 6.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. The Thunder ranked fourth in the Western Conference with 55 wins and 27 losses. He defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-1 in the first round, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 4-3 in the Western Conference semi-finals, and lost to the Dallas Mavericks 1-4 in the Western Conference Finals, missing the finals.

On June 30, 2011, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced a one-year, $3.75 million contract renewal.

In the 2011-2012 season, Nazl Mohammed still played as a substitute for Kendrick Perkins, but his average playing time dropped significantly compared to last season. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played 63 regular season games for the Thunder, one of which started, averaged 2.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. The Thunder ranked second in the Western Conference with 47 wins and 19 losses. The Thunder swept the Dallas Mavericks 4-0 in the first round of the playoffs, becoming the second team in history to sweep the defending champion in the first round of the playoffs. The Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals, and lost to the Miami Heat 1-4 in the finals, missing the championship.

On July 28, 2012, the Chicago Bulls announced that they would sign Nazel Mohammed for a one-year, $1.35 million contract. In the 2012-2013 season, Nazl Mohammed played as Jokin Noah's substitute, and only started in the game where Jokin Noah was absent. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played 63 regular season games for the Bulls, including 12 starts, and averaged 2.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. The Bulls ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference with 45 wins and 37 losses. They defeated the Brooklyn Nets 4-3 in the first round, and lost to the Miami Heat 1-4 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and missed the Eastern Conference finals.

On July 12, 2013, the Chicago Bulls announced that they would sign Nazl Mohammed with a one-year, $1.4 million contract.

In the 2013-2014 season, Nazl Mohammed still played as Jokin Noah's substitute. Due to head coach Thibodeau's tactical philosophy, Nazl Mohammed did not get much playing time. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played 80 regular season games for the Bulls, one of which started, averaged 1.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. The Bulls ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference with 48 wins and 34 losses, and lost to the Washington Wizards 1-4 in the first round.

Nazl Mohammed vs. TT Thompson

On September 23, 2014, the Chicago Bulls announced that they would sign Nazl Mohammed with a one-year, $1.45 million contract.

In the 2014-2015 season, Nazl Mohammed became the team's second substitute center, and usually can only play in games with the score. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played 23 regular season games for the Bulls, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 1.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. The Bulls ranked third in the Eastern Conference with 50 wins and 32 losses. They defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2 in the first round, and lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and missed the Eastern Conference finals. Nazl Mohammed during the Bulls period On March 6, 2016, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that they would sign Nazl Mohammed for $350,000 until the end of the season.

In the 2015-2016 season, Nazl Mohammed played as Steven Adams' second substitute and usually only played in games with a score of points. In that season, Nazl Mohammed played for the Thunder for five regular season games, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 1.6 points and 0.8 rebounds per game. The Thunder ranked third in the Western Conference with 55 wins and 27 losses. He defeated the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the first round, defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-2 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, and lost to the Golden State Warriors 3-4 in the Western Conference Finals, missed the Finals, and the Thunder became the first team in NBA history to be reversed and eliminated in the Western Conference Finals. In the offseason of the Thunder period, Nazl Mohammed, who became a free agent, announced his official retirement and ended his player career. Since then, this blue-collar player who is good at grabbing frontcourt rebounds has completely left the NBA arena.